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Workers' rights to rest breaks at work - length of breaks, how your age affects rest breaks, exceptions to the rules for shift workers, young people, and drivers.
Workers over 18 are usually entitled to 3 types of break: rest breaks at…
Employers can say when employees take rest breaks during work time as long…
Workers may be entitled to ‘compensatory rest’ if they do not have the…
Workers are not entitled to the 3 general types of rest break if they work…
Young workers (above school leaving age and under 18) are usually entitled…
Workers who cannot take or are not allowed rest breaks should speak to…
How to apply for a full or partial completion certificate after building work on a higher-risk building has been completed.
Information and guidance for local authorities compiling the P1E quarterly data returns on homelessness.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
Guidance on how to apply for a safe manning document and/or exemption for UK registered vessels
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Fairley on 21 January 2026.
Understand the challenges and considerations around using GraphQL such as security, versioning, caching, tooling and team skills.
The rules on working hours - hour and limits, rests, health assessments and terms and conditions
How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
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